19--Whipp & Bourne Circuit Breakers on-board U.S. Navy Vessels

The Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair in Portsmouth, Virginia plans to award a sole source contract to Whipp & Bourne, Inc. for the maintenance, on-board analysis, and Class B overhauls of Whipp & Bourne circuit breakers installed on various U.S. Navy vessels. This contract is justified under FAR 6.302 and 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1) because Whipp & Bourne is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and holds the proprietary data necessary to perform these specialized services. The intent is to utilize Whipp & Bourne's unique capabilities to ensure proper maintenance and operational readiness of these critical components aboard Navy ships. The services will be performed aboard Navy vessels primarily in the Hampton Roads area, with potential work at other naval locations nationwide. This procurement is not open for competitive bids, and any information received during the notification phase will only be used to assist the government’s decision on whether to pursue competition. The contract aligns with NAICS code 336611, which pertains to shipbuilding and repair, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. This action is aimed at securing expertise critical to maintaining the circuit breakers in optimal condition to support naval operations.